George Casanova Award
George Casanova Distinguished Service Award
Each September Aspire honors an employee with the George Casanova Distinguished Service Award. George was one of the founders of the Aspire Foundation. His dedication and service is commendable. George is a well-respected, community-minded individual who gives freely of his time to Aspire. He is a trusted friend and advocate for Aspire, and we are a better organization because of our relationship with George.
The award committee is comprised of community members, people supported by Aspire, Inc. and staff members who meet each year to select a person who has made a contribution that directly benefits the welfare of people supported by Aspire, Inc. This may include personal contributions such as volunteer work, promotion of community education, or other involvement within the agency that contributes towards our strategic initiatives and moves us forward in our mission and vision for the future.
Nominations will be narrowed down to 5 finalists. Finalists will be announced in the beginning of September. The presentation of this award, along with other awards, will occur during the award ceremony during National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week and Aspire’s Employee Appreciation Week.
Nominations are accepted from August 1st to August 15th for this annual award.
Nomination Criteria
Nominees should meet each of these criteria:
- Exemplifies leadership and dedication that is valued by others.
- Promotes community education that positively reflects people with disabilities and Aspire's services.
- Advocates for increased community involvement with Aspire (through membership in an association/civic organization/community connections resulting in volunteers, donations/funding or other beneficial relationships.
- Contributes personal time, talent and/or treasure that positively impacts people supported by Aspire.
- Involves themselves in the agency's strategic initiatives that help exemplify our mission and moves us forward in our vision for the future.
- Employee has been employed by Aspire for at least 5 years.
